Convert TEXT to OST using Python
TEXT to OST conversion in your Python Applications without installing Microsoft Word® or Outlook.
Aspose.Total for Python via .NET" is a comprehensive package of APIs that can help a Python developer to automate the process of adding a TEXT to OST conversion feature within an application. It includes APIs for dealing with different formats such as Email, Images and Microsoft Word formats. The conversion process is a two-step process. Firstly, the Word file is loaded and rendered into HTML using the “Aspose.Words for Python via .NET” API. Secondly, the converted HTML is loaded using the “Aspose.Email for Python via .NET” API and saved into the OST format. The “Aspose.Total for Python via .NET” package makes the conversion process easy and efficient for Python developers. It provides a comprehensive set of APIs that can be used to automate the process of adding a TEXT to OST conversion feature within an application. The APIs included in the package are “Aspose.Words for Python via .NET” and “Aspose.Email for Python via .NET”. The first step of the conversion process involves loading the Word file and rendering it into HTML using the “Aspose.Words for Python via .NET” API. The second step involves loading the converted HTML using the “Aspose.Email for Python via .NET” API and saving it into the OST format. The “Aspose.Total for Python via .NET” package is a great tool for Python developers who are looking to add a TEXT to OST conversion feature within their application. It provides a comprehensive set of APIs that can be used to automate the process. The APIs included in the package make the conversion process easy and efficient. With the help of these APIs, developers can quickly and easily add a TEXT to OST conversion feature within their application.
How to Convert TEXT to OST in Python
- Open the source TEXT file using Document class
- Call the
savemethod while specifying output HTML file path and relevant HTML Save options as parameter. So your TEXT file is converted to HTML at the specified path - Now Load the saved HTML file using MailMessage.load
- Call the save method with relevant file path. So finally the TEXT is converted
Conversion Requirements
- For TEXT to OST conversion, Python 3.5 or later is required
- Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words and Aspose.Email )
- Or use the following pip command
pip install aspose.wordsandpip install Aspose.Email-for-Python-via-NET - Moreover, Microsoft Windows or Linux based OS (see more for Words and Email ) and for Linux check additional requirements for gcc and libpython and follow step by step instructions INSTALL
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What is OST File Format?
OST (Offline Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store offline copies of user mailbox data. When working with Microsoft Exchange Server, Outlook allows users to work in cached mode, where a local copy of the mailbox data is stored on the user’s computer. This local copy is saved in the OST file format.
OST files enable users to access their mailbox data even when they are not connected to the Exchange server. Any changes made to the mailbox data while working offline, such as composing or deleting emails, are synchronized with the Exchange server once the user reconnects.
OST files store various types of data, including emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items. They maintain the folder structure and item hierarchy of the user’s mailbox, allowing for a seamless offline experience.
One of the key benefits of OST files is their ability to facilitate offline access and data synchronization. Users can continue to work with their mailbox data, even without an active internet connection, and all changes are synchronized automatically when connectivity is restored.
It’s important to note that OST files are tied to the specific Outlook profile and Exchange account they were created for. They cannot be opened or accessed independently and require the original Outlook profile to function properly.